Thermostat Services in Portland

Home Comfort Under Your Total Control

It may not look like much, but your thermostat is the control center for
your HVAC system. Does yours match your existing system, or is it outdated?
Is your thermostat functioning optimally or does it present some occasional
problems? If any of these issues ring true for you, it’s time to
call the professionals at Western Heating & Cooling for help. We specialize
in installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement, and we can help
you with all of your Portland thermostat needs. The right thermostat can
help you save energy, make your home more comfortable and help your HVAC
system function optimally. Just give us a call and let our pros help you.

When Your Thermostat Creates Repair Issues

Sometimes what looks like an issue with your heating or cooling unit is
actually a problem originating with your thermostat:

Dust and dirt on the instrumentation: The inside your thermostat is delicate. When a layer of dust and/or dirt
coats the instrumentation, this layer can affect how the instrumentation
works and affect the overall operation of your thermostat.

The thermostat isn’t level: Thermostats need to be level in order to work correctly. A tilted thermostat
can misread the temperature, which will affect when the thermostat cues
your HVAC system to turn on and off.

There’s a short: Thermostats run on electricity, which makes them as likely to develop
as short as any other small electronic device.

The location of the thermostat is drafty: Good placement of your thermostat is critical for correct temperature
readings. If your thermostat is next to windows or doors, drafts from
these openings can affect your thermostat’s readings.

The heat anticipator is off: The heat anticipator tells your heater how long it should stay on; if
it isn’t calibrated correctly, your system may do what’s called
short-cycling: constantly turn on and off. Your Western Heating &
Cooling technician will know exactly how to fix the anticipator.

Corroded or frayed wiring: The wires inside your thermostat can become corroded or frayed over time,
which will affect how they operate. Your Western Heating & Cooling
technician can replace these wires during a repair appointment.

What Are My Choices for a New Thermostat?

When choosing a new thermostat for your home, you have three main options:

Digital: This is the simplest of the upgrades, but it is still very important.
With a digital face, you can set precise temperatures for your home, enabling
you to have the comfort you need as well as save energy when you need
to. Intuitive buttons make it easy to operate this kind of thermostat.

Programmable: A programmable thermostat offers you all the benefits a digital thermostat
does, plus an additional capability: programming. You can program for
up to 7 days, with a maximum of four temperature changes per day. If you
are in a steady routine like many households are, you can loop the program
continuously.

Smart: A smart thermostat is the crème de la crème of thermostats.
Not only can you program and work with a digital readout, but these thermostats
can also be accessed remotely and you can track and monitor your energy
usage. Some smart thermostats learn your heating and cooling behaviors
and tap into the climate of our region to accommodate all of your heating
and cooling needs.

If it’s time for a new thermostat, or you need help from our Portland thermostat
experts to repair your existing one, choose Western Heating & Cooling
today! Call us at (503) 303-0771 to get started.